Srinagar, July 20: Director SKIMS & EOSG, Prof. M. Ashraf Ganie, today conducted an extensive inspection of SKIMS Medical College Hospital, Bemina, following heavy waterlogging caused by incessant rainfall and inclement weather.
During the visit, Director SKIMS assessed the situation on the ground and reviewed the impact of waterlogging on patient care and hospital services. He expressed deep concern over the inconvenience caused to patients, attendants and healthcare workers, and directed the Principal, SKIMS Medical College, along with the Medical Superintendent, to ensure immediate restoration of normalcy.
The Director instructed the Engineering Wing to deploy adequate dewatering pumps and mobilize all available resources for the immediate evacuation of accumulated water from the hospital premises.
Emphasising that uninterrupted healthcare delivery is of paramount importance, Prof. Ashraf stated that recurring waterlogging in the flood-prone hospital campus requires a comprehensive and sustainable solution rather than temporary measures. He directed the Principal, SKIMS Medical College, to submit a detailed report within one week outlining the causes, immediate interventions and long-term mitigation strategies.
The Director also announced the constitution of a high-level committee to formulate a sustainable flood mitigation plan for the hospital. He said the recommendations of the committee would be taken up with the higher authorities to ensure permanent infrastructural measures are implemented to safeguard the functioning of the hospital during adverse weather conditions.
Director SKIMS reiterated that ensuring uninterrupted patient care remains the highest priority and assured that every possible measure will be taken to prevent recurrence of such situations in the future.
Following the on-site inspection by Director SKIMS & EOSG, Prof. M. Ashraf Ganie, and his directions for immediate action, dewatering of the hospital premises has been completed. All clinical services have resumed and the hospital is functioning normally.
The Director appreciated the prompt and coordinated emergency response of all service and feeder departments in ensuring the swift restoration of normal hospital operations and uninterrupted patient care.
